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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.52, 3,243.68 and 1,302.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.52, 3,243.68 and 1,302.64 is: 1,797.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.52 : 3,243.68 = 1,302.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.52/3,243.68 = 1,302.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.52x = 3,243.68 × 1,302.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.52x = 4,225,347.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,225,347.32/2,350.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.62

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